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Welcome to our September newsletter! Inside, you’ll find a comprehensive roundup of the latest news in forestry and used logging equipment and accessories for sale.
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FLS urges public to heed fire safety warnings
As the extreme fire risk warning continues across Scotland, Forestry and Land Scotland (FLS) is urging all members of the public to observe wildfire prevention guidance to avoid putting the emergency services under unnecessary pressure. The call comes
Man’s Work
The Einari Vidgren Foundation (Einari Vidgren was the founder of Ponsse) has supported the Man’s work exhibition organized by the Finnish Metsämuseum Lusto. The exhibition reflects the situation in the early 1970 s with regard to forest work,
The Covid Hero That Is The Humble Pallet
The hard work and dedication of the Pallet Mill Team in Balcas, has in just one week seen output of enough components to construct nearly 30,000 pallets. Or to picture it another way, that’s 22 miles of pallets,
UPM Interim Report Q1 2020
UPM Interim Report Q1 2020:Solid Q1 results, UPM well prepared for the current uncertainty and future recovery Q1 2020 highlights Sales decreased by 15% to EUR 2,287 million (2,693 million in Q1 2019) due to lower pulp and paper
Wildfire Danger Assessment 24th – 27th April
Overall hazard assessment for all areas of Scotland remains EXTREME until rain arrives. Late April – at this time of year, still spring, the seasonal condition of the fuels (vegetation) will be reacting most to the combination of
Remote-Controlled Forest Machines
Skogforsk is taking another step in the development of remote-controlled forest machines. Having received a grant of SEK 1.2 million from Troëdsson’s research fund they are exploring the potential of 5G based telecommunications technology for remotely operating forest
New generation of KESLA harvester heads
The brand new KESLA 19RH-III and 21RH-III harvester heads represent the latest technology on the market in terms of structure, materials and functionality. With the new models, Kesla strengthens its position as a leading harvester head manufacturer independent
Cashflow and Coronavirus
By Gordon Larson of EFT Finance I have long held a view that almost every business at one time or another, no matter how big or small that business, struggles with their cashflow. I would even go so
Roundwood consumption decreased in 2019
Statistic Forest industries roundwood consumption turned into a decrease in 2019. The consumption reduced by three per cent from the previous year to 71 million cubic metres. The consumption of domestic roundwood decreased from the previous year’s peak
Hiab UK Installation Centres Resume
Following careful consideration, Hiab centres in Ellesmere, Dudley, Northallerton and Cumbernauld will resume operations from Monday 27 April.Please be rest assured that we continue to take the situation very seriously and keeping our customers and our staff safe
Forestry Industry bracing for ‘brutal’ 2020
Canada’s struggling forestry companies and its hard-hit sawmilling sector need federal support to get them through to the end of this year. The crash of lumber prices, the pandemic-related halt to the North American economy, combined with the
We’re still nurturing tomorrow’s forests
Vernon Stockton, Delamere Nursery Manager and interim Head of Plant and Seed Supply. My role is to make sure we’re growing trees and giving the Plant and Seed Supply team the tools to get the job done. We supply a
Leading the way in sustainable transport
The Volvo Group and Daimler Truck AG to lead the development of sustainable transportation by forming joint venture for large-scale production of fuel cells. Sharing the Green Deal vision of sustainable transport and a carbon neutral Europe by
New NHS hospital is built with Finnjoist I-beams in the UK
In an effort to support the government’s handling of the Covid-19 pandemic, Metsä Wood UK has produced over 43,000 linear metres of Finnjoist® I-beams to be used as part of the structure for a new NHS Nightingale hospital
Forest industry back to work – NZFOA
The Forest Owners Association says its members and the supply chain are gearing up to meet the challenge of getting back to work on Tuesday 28 April, working within the health and safety provisions of Alert Level-3. The
The new Tamtron One Timber scale is the answer to our client’s wishes
Today Tamtron announces the launch of our new generation timber scale, the One Timber. This new technology includes a completely redesigned display and weighing link. The design and implementation of the scale has taken into account the wishes of our partners as well as the challenges
AFPA welcomes NSW government bushfire recovery package and focus on forest product industries
The Australian Forest Products Association (AFPA) has welcomed today’s announcement by the NSW Government that it is establishing a $140 million Bushfire Industry Recovery Package and ensuring a strong focus on the State’s forest product industries damaged by
PONSSE Parts Online added to PONSSE Manager
The addition of PONSSE Parts Online to PONSSE Manager makes the daily activities of forest machine entrepreneurs easier. Customers can order spare parts, browse spare parts manuals and instruction manuals, and monitor machine-specific notes behind one single user
Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme up and running
The Government’s Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme went live today, with businesses able to claim up to £2,500 a month towards staff wages. Government’s furlough scheme opens for applications today – 10 days ahead of scheduleemployers can now go
Ash dieback is less severe in isolated ash trees
New research published in the British Ecological Society’s Journal of Ecology finds that ash dieback is far less severe in the isolated conditions ash is often found in, such as forests with low ash density or in open canopies like
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About Forest Machine Magazine-Forestry News
Forest Machine Magazine is a dedicated online hub for forestry news that keeps you updated with the latest information covering all aspects of forestry.
We feature current forestry news, the latest equipment, and interesting stories about the people and companies involved in ground preparation, road building and maintenance, planting, thinning, harvesting, extraction, timber haulage, sawmilling, and wood processing.
Our editor, Rab Easton, is a second-generation forestry professional with nearly 50 years of hands-on experience. He has worked on harvesting contracts throughout the UK, Ireland, Germany, and the USA. He began his career as a chainsaw operator with the Forestry Commission, where he earned his forester qualifications but chose to pursue timber harvesting instead of management. He also qualified as a Forest Machine Operator Instructor, training the next generation of operators at Barony College in Parkgate, near Dumfries.
Being a part of the forest industry and being known by the people and contractors within it has been a huge asset to Forest Machine Magazine, as it has opened doors that remain closed to others.
In the nine years since its establishment, Forest Machine Magazine has built a network of highly experienced operators who provide reliable feedback when trialling equipment and accessories in real conditions.
Rab’s wife, Wendy, was initially a tree surgeon who worked at Canterbury Cathedral before transitioning to horticulture and specialising in plant propagation. She has played an instrumental role in Forest Machine Magazine, managing client relationships, photography, graphic design, and maintaining the website.
We made the decision this year for the website, monthly newsletter and our social media pages to be our sole outlets for information about current events, equipment, and features, allowing us to publish instantly rather than adhering to deadlines
Written by loggers for loggers, forestry is not just a job but a way of life.
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